ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 September 2002
Page Count: 5

Forensic Radiology with Cross-Section Modalities: Spiral CT Evaluation of a Knife Wound to the Aorta
Schwab, CM
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne,

Tairi, K
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne,

Thali, MJ

Vock, P
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne,

Dirnhofer, R
Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Berne,

(Received 1 May 2002; accepted 26 April 2002)

Abstract

We describe the extraordinary case of a penetrating knife wound to the aorta. The localization of the tip of the knife was documented with a Computed Tomography examination and subsequent two- and three-dimensional reconstruction. Based on this case report, the utilization of computed tomography in forensic science and its potential for vizualization are discussed.

Keywords:
forensic science forensic radiology, visualization, computed tomography

Paper ID: JFS15525J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15525J
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